This is the 15141st most frequent German word.
stutzend
"Stutzend" means "supporting" or "propping up" in English.
Here, 'stutzend' is used to describe the physical action of leaning or supporting oneself against something.
Er stand stutzend am Zaun und dachte nach.
He stood leaning against the fence and thought.
In this context, 'stutzend' expresses a state of confusion or bewilderment about something unexpected or unclear.
Sie schauten ihn stutzend an, da seine Erklärung unklar war.
They looked at him perplexed, as his explanation was unclear.
Here, 'stutzend' is used to denote a moment of pondering or uncertainty while trying to understand or resolve something challenging.